Riverside’s Pink on Parade returns with in-person march and virtual contests – press enterprise

The Pink Ribbon Place, a program of the Riverside Community Health Foundation, will present its 10th annual breast cancer awareness walk, Pink on Parade, with virtual and in-person activities.

The in-person walk, to be held on October 16 at Mount Rubidoux, is preceded by two online contests, Art on Parade and Paint the Town Pink.

Art on Parade invites people to create works of art inspired by the breast cancer journey, in any medium, and Paint the Town Pink invites people to decorate the interior or exterior of their homes or spaces. their business in pink.

All entries must be submitted by October 2 to pinkonparade.org. People can vote for their favorite entrees from October 8 to 22. The winners will be announced on October 29.

On October 16, individuals and teams can ride the decorated Pink on Parade course at Mount Rubidoux (Ryan Bonamino Park, 5000 Tequesquite Ave, Riverside) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Daytime activities include an 8:30 a.m. hula celebration and dedication at the summit of Mount Rubidoux, a Jeep Club car show, breakfast and barbecue provided by Riverside Police’s Lost in Sauce food truck. Officers Association.

While registration is free for this year’s event, team captains are encouraged to register and engage family and friends to raise funds and raise awareness about breast cancer. For more information and to register, visit pinkonparade.org.

Proceeds from Pink on Parade will go to the free services of The Pink Ribbon Place, which supports individuals and families affected by cancer by providing education, client navigation, counseling, support groups, headwear, post-mastectomy products, treatment kits and more. .

“Breast cancer screenings and treatments have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; many delayed and some even skipped annual screenings, which can be instrumental in the early detection of breast cancer, ”Nicole Stovicek, director of Pink Ribbon Place, said in a press release.

“Pink on Parade is a celebration of strength, hope and survival, but it is also an opportunity to remind each of us of the importance of early detection and to increase our knowledge of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. We call on anyone who can get involved in breast cancer awareness with us, to do so, ”said Stovicek.